Leadership Tip
How to trust your instinct
23 August 2017
Most of us are taught to defer to authority. As a result, we tend to disregard our internal compasses. But your instincts are often right. Here is how to counter your conditioning and question authority: Listen to your inner voice. Take a... read more
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How to turn your employees into company advocates
16 August 2017
Loyal, passionate employees benefit a company as much as dedicated customers. They stay longer, work more creatively, and go the extra mile. So how do you turn employees into advocates for your company and its work? Throw out the annual... read more
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How to handle a colleague you dislike
9 August 2017
Working with a difficult person can be distracting and draining. Next time a colleague irritates you to no end, try these three things: Manage your reaction. If someone annoys you, don't focus on their behaviour. Focus on how you react, which... read more
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How to keep cool when receiving feedback
2 August 2017
No one likes to hear that they aren't performing well. Yet, everyone can improve. Next time you receive constructive feedback, do these three things: Relax into it. It's understandable to be nervous during a feedback session. The other person... read more
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How to practice self-reflection in a few simple steps
26 July 2017
Research has shown that reflection boosts productivity. Yet few of us make time to reflect. Why? For one, figuring out where to begin can be difficult. Start by identifying a few important questions that you want to address. Here are some... read more
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How to determine if you are really open to hearing feedback
19 July 2017
If you’re in an influential position, you’ve probably told employees something to the effect of “My door is always open.” It’s likely that you genuinely meant the declaration. You might feel that you are a pretty approachable leader, and that others feel... read more
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How to develop your resiliency by focusing on three traits
12 July 2017
Some people thrive in the face of setbacks, while others seem unable to recover. For example, how would you respond to being laid off or not getting a promotion? Would regaining your confidence be fairly easy, or very difficult? Cultivating three traits... read more
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How to make time for little tasks that have to be done
5 July 2017
Everyone has those small but necessary tasks - clearing out the overflowing inbox, making the introductions you promised to, or filing the stack of paperwork. If you can’t delegate or jettison these types of tasks, here are two ways to take care of... read more
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How to rethink what you want to do versus what you should do
21 June 2017
Are you doing the things you want to do? Or the things you think you should? Sometimes, other people’s wishes tamp down our true desires for our jobs and careers. But dutifully fulfilling others’ expectations is unlikely to make you happy over the long... read more
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How to help your team be more strategic by asking the right questions
14 June 2017
Being a strategic leader starts with asking your team the right questions about their work, your company, and the big picture. Here are five questions to pose to team members on a regular basis: What are you doing today? This will bring to... read more